Customer Assistance Programs

The City of Austin offers programs to help customers facing temporary and long-term financial difficulties as well as serious medical problems.

There are eligibility requirements for each program.

CAP Discounts — If you or someone in your household participates in certain state, federal, or local assistance programs, you may be able to receive discounts on your utility bill.

Financial Support Plus 1 — The Plus 1 fund provides emergency financial help if you are having temporary difficulty paying utility bills. Customers may also contribute to this fund via their monthly utility bills.

Payment Arrangement — A payment arrangement allows you to pay off a past due bill balance over time to keep your utility account in good standing.

Services for the Medically Vulnerable — If someone in your household has a long-term disease or critical illness, you may be eligible for the City’s registry of medically vulnerable customers and receive special support services.